Higher tariffs on Chinese EVs would have ‘marginal’ effect
Mooted UK tariffs on Chinese-made EVs are likely to have a “marginal” effect, a prominent authority on the Chinese car industry has told Scotland China Brief. The UK…
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Burnham seeks to work with China on AI regulation
As global artificial intelligence (AI) development continues at breakneck speed, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has outlined a vision for the UK to act as an “honest broker” in…
New China strategy bearing fruit for Scotch Malt Whisky Society
A new China strategy adopted by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), owned by the Edinburgh-based Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), has delivered a 45% increase in Chinese new…
Scottish groups support expansion at Heathrow
Two of Scotland’s largest business organisations have backed long-standing proposals for a third runway at Heathrow, recognising the airport’s role in connecting Scottish enterprises with global markets, supporting…
Interview: Uncovering Scotland’s forgotten role in China’s modernisation
Chinese American author and filmmaker J.J. Cheng 程一若 (程娟) has spent this summer in Scotland retracing her grandfather and his brother’s century-old journey to the country, uncovering a…
First ever Chinese delegate joins Publishing Scotland Fellowship Programme
Caroline Gao, a director at China’s largest private publishing house, has joined Publishing Scotland’s 2026 International Fellowship Programme – helping to strengthen publishing connections between Scotland and China.…
Swinney urges UK government to reconsider blocked Chinese investment at Ardersier
First Minister John Swinney has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overturn the UK government’s decision to block a £1.5 billion investment by Chinese renewables firm Ming Yang,…
Report: Scotland’s services sector potential in global markets
A new report commissioned by the Scottish Government and delivered by the Fraser of Allander Institute in partnership with Prosper highlights the central role of high-value, knowledge-intensive sectors…
Edinburgh researcher recognised for deep-dive into Guangzhou’s metro commutes
Siying Wu, a PhD researcher in Human Geography at the University of Edinburgh, has been awarded the 2025 John Urry Article Prize for her exploration of everyday commuting…